Record Details

NHER Number:

12199

Type of record:

Building

Name:

Mitre House, formerly Old White House, High Street

Summary

A timber-framed and jettied house, built in the late 16th century or the early 17th century, with a brick wing to the rear of the building dating from the late 17th century. A recently rediscovered cellar was added in the 18th century. A horse skull and bridle were found buried underneath the front door, a tradition rarely practised in domestic houses.